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4 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings To Keep An Eye On
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Zacks Investment Research
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:28 PM EDT
It is quite difficult to pick winning stocks in a volatile market. It could happen that one might end up with stocks not worth investing in. This is where guidance from "experts in the field" comes in handy.
Banks-Bulls Do Not Want Them To Peak Here
Article By:
Chris Kimble
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:24 PM EDT
The decline in banks has a testing rising support, with momentum at very lofty levels. Bank bulls or owners of XLF, BAC, C, JPM, WFC, GS and bulls in the broad market do not want banks to peak here nor break the rising support.
Millennials And The Labor Force: A Look At The Trends - Thursday, Feb. 8
Article By:
Jill Mislinski
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:16 PM EDT
The Millennial cohort has had the highest unemployment of all cohorts since the turn of the century. The average unemployment rate since 2000 for this group is 12.8%, compared to a combined average of 4.8% for other age groups.
Inflation Alert: The Velocity Of Money Has Finally Bottomed
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:11 PM EDT
The unprecedented monetary base increase driven by the Fed’s large money injections through its large-scale asset purchase programs has failed to cause at least a one-for-one proportional increase in nominal GDP.
Homebuyers' Typical Mortgage Payment Up 11 Percent Year Over Year
Article By:
Global Economic Intersection
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:04 PM EDT
U.S. home prices have risen more than 6 percent over the last year but that’s only part of the challenge for home shoppers, who face mortgage payments that have risen about 12 percent year over year because of higher mortgage rates.
Axis Capital: High-Quality Dividend Growth Stock Trading Below Fair Value
Article By:
SureDividend
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:01 PM EDT
Insurance companies have unique risks, particularly the risk of loss from catastrophes and natural disasters. These risk factors made 2017 a very difficult year for Axis.
In this article: AXS
With Or Without A Crash, The Financial Landscape Is Radically Changing
Article By:
GoldBroker
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:48 PM EDT
The stock markets are being shaken these days, indexes are in the red, and months of gains have disappeared in a few sessions. Are we witnessing a temporary correction or is this a deeper and lasting crisis?
In this article: SPX
If You Can't Hit The Target, Do You Move It Further Away?
Article By:
Mish Shedlock
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:39 PM EDT
Some Fed presidents want higher inflation targets. About 84% of economists think the Fed should stick with a 2% target.
In this article: GLD
Kellogg (K) Q4 Earnings In Line, Revenues Beat Estimates
Article By:
Zacks Investment Research
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:34 PM EDT
Kellogg reported fourth-quarter comparable earnings of 96 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line increased 5.5% year over year banking on higher operating profit and lower restructuring charges.
In this article: K
A Reversal In Bullish Investment Sentiment
Article By:
David Templeton
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:29 PM EDT
The equity markets have reversed course and are currently experiencing a more volatile period, which is a more normal function for the markets.
In this article: SPX
How To Overcome Your Fear Of Bonds
Article By:
Cullen Roche
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:07 PM EDT
If inflation rises a whole bunch then your bonds will still earn money in nominal terms, but will lose money in real terms. Inflation is bad for bonds. But it’s worse for cash because it earns a low average yield.
In this article: FVX
Prepping For A Bond Bear
Article By:
Financial Sense
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:00 PM EDT
We’re in the middle of a Federal Reserve rate raising cycle right now, and this may be setting the stage for bond market losses for many investors.
Philip Morris (PM) Q4 Earnings & Sales Miss, Guides 2018
Article By:
Zacks Investment Research
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 1:58 PM EDT
Philip Morris International Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $1.31 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.36. However, adjusted earnings in the reported quarter jumped 19.1% from the year-ago period.
In this article: PM
Are Skyrocketing Interest Rates About To Hit A Wall
Article By:
Chris Kimble
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 1:55 PM EDT
Rising interest rates are finally getting some attention here, and by all accounts, investors are concerned.